How To Fix 5R178 - S'pore leaving date is less than IR21 feedback date!

5R178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 178

• Message text: S'pore leaving date is less than IR21 feedback date!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R178 - S'pore leaving date is less than IR21 feedback date! ?

  The SAP error message 5R178, which states "S'pore leaving date is less than IR21 feedback date," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and tax reporting in Singapore. This error is related to the IR21 form, which is a tax clearance form that employers must submit to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) when an employee is leaving Singapore.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the leaving date of an employee is set to a date that is earlier than the feedback date for the IR21 form. The feedback date is the date when the employer submits the IR21 form to IRAS, and it is crucial that the leaving date is on or after this date. If the leaving date is earlier, it indicates a potential inconsistency in the data, as the employee cannot leave before the tax clearance process is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
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